A 32-year-old member asked:
help please? what is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
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Dr. David Trettin answered
33 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Heat stroke is a ...: Medical emergency characterized by a core body temp.> 105 degrees. If u suspect someone of having heat stroke call 911. Try to move the person to an air- conditioned area or at least the shade . Ice packs or cooling in cold / water is best while waiting for help.A person suffering from heat stroke may be unconscious and is @ risk for brain injury and organ failure...
Answered on Feb 23, 2014
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered
47 years experience Radiology
Bad and Worse: Heat exhaustion refers to a situation where the body is overheated and there may be nausea and muscle cramps. There is profuse sweating and dehydratio ... Read More
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Levine answered
23 years experience Radiology
Severity: Heat stroke is a life threatening condition. Here is a link to an article you may find useful:
http://www.Emedicinehealth.Com/heat_exhaustion_and_ ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nabil Moufarrej answered
44 years experience Sleep Medicine
Heat stroke: Severity.
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasudev Ananthram answered
32 years experience Cardiology
Depends... : Depends on your symptoms and circumstances. If you have heat exhaustion go to the er.
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